House of Commons Debates

OFFICIAL REPORT (HANSARD)

Wednesday, January 31, 2022

Statements by Members

Hon. Scott Brison (Kings—Hants, Lib.):

Mr. Speaker, Climate Action Now, spearheaded by Anna-Maria Galante, is a group of concerned citizens in my riding of Kings—Hants that is seeking to raise awareness of global warming.

[Translation]

This group launched a green ribbon campaign last fall to draw attention to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

[English]

In November, they walked and biked 100 kilometres to Halifax to present ribbons to MLAs in the provincial House, demonstrating the power of individual action when mobilized. These ribbons allow individuals to show publicly that they acknowledge climate change is an important issue.

I commend the members of Climate Change Now for showing what a small group of concerned local citizens can do. They have shown that with climate change it is important to think globally and act locally. Their message to the government is to act nationally and lead internationally.